Libya’s Political Breakthrough: Rival Libyan institutions agreed on a roadmap to hold long-delayed presidential and parliamentary elections within eight months, aiming for polls by Feb. 17, 2027, while the LNA backed a separate U.S.-linked plan to unify executive powers. Regional Diplomacy: Libya’s Foreign Ministry welcomed a U.S.-Iran peace framework as a step toward stability, and Egypt’s FM discussed regional developments with a U.S. presidential adviser, reiterating support for Libya’s unity and elections. Education & Cooperation: Libya and Chad moved to deepen higher-education and scientific research ties, while Libya’s PM also met Chad’s Senate on transport, trade, and direct flights. Security Pact: Libya’s Defense Ministry signed a military cooperation MoU with Niger covering border security and anti-illegal migration coordination. Oil & Research: NOC dominated PetroAfrica 2026 scientific papers and showcased Libya’s projects, as a new well strengthens the sector’s recovery. Health Crisis: An organ support group warned kidney and liver transplant patients have lacked immunosuppressant drugs for nearly four months, pushing some to black-market purchases. Sports & Culture: Libya’s chess team heads to the African Championship in Botswana; the Tamkeen initiative says it has trained over 1,600 government employees; and Libya’s national chess and public training efforts continue alongside cultural events. Travel & Media: flydubai launched direct flights to Benghazi; and beIN confirmed it holds exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026 rights in Libya, meaning full matches aren’t free-to-air.